Representing the state of New York; a middle colony with fertile land, major ports, and rivers. These helped play an important role in New York's economy due to the ability to trade, build ships, fish, and grow crops. The population was ethnically diverse due to the amount of religious freedom.
1798-1800
Inspector general of the Army during the undeclared war with France.
1795-1798
Resumed law practice in New York City.
1789-1795
Secretary of the Treasury.
1787
Elected into Continental Congress for the second time. Served in the legislature, appointments as delegate to the Constitutional Convention.
1786
Represented New York at Annapolis Convention.
1782-1783
Elected to Continental Congress and established a law office in New York City.
1781
Under Lafayette in the Yorktown, VA campaign, took a command position.
1780
Wed Elizabeth Schuyler who came from a rich and politically powerful family.
1776-1777
Fought in principal campaigns as an artillery captain. Joined George Washington's staff as secretary.
1773
Entered King's College (now Columbia University) in New York City until the Revolution broke out.
1768
Became an apprentice clerk at Christiansted in a mercantile establishment.
References:
James Madison - Virginia - Federalist
John Jay - New York - Federalist
Ben Franklin - Pennsylvania - Federalist
Alexander Hamilton
Federalist
Representing the state of New York; a middle colony with fertile land, major ports, and rivers. These helped play an important role in New York's economy due to the ability to trade, build ships, fish, and grow crops. The population was ethnically diverse due to the amount of religious freedom.
1798-1800
Inspector general of the Army during the undeclared war with France.
1795-1798
Resumed law practice in New York City.
1789-1795
Secretary of the Treasury.
1787
Elected into Continental Congress for the second time. Served in the legislature, appointments as delegate to the Constitutional Convention.
1786
Represented New York at Annapolis Convention.
1782-1783
Elected to Continental Congress and established a law office in New York City.
1781
Under Lafayette in the Yorktown, VA campaign, took a command position.
1780
Wed Elizabeth Schuyler who came from a rich and politically powerful family.
1776-1777
Fought in principal campaigns as an artillery captain. Joined George Washington's staff as secretary.
1773
Entered King's College (now Columbia University) in New York City until the Revolution broke out.
1768
Became an apprentice clerk at Christiansted in a mercantile establishment.
References:
James Madison - Virginia - Federalist
John Jay - New York - Federalist
Ben Franklin - Pennsylvania - Federalist
Works Cited
Alexander Hamilton. “Arguments for a Strong Federal Government,” Annals of American History. Web. 20 Sept. 2010.
<http://america.eb.com/america/article?articleId=385163&query=alexander+hamilton>.
Burns, James MacGregor. The Vineyard of Liberty. New York: Vintage, 1983. Print.
"Key Figures in the Ratification of the Constitution: Alexander Hamilton." TeachingAmericanHistory.org -- Free Seminars and Summer Institutes for Social Studies Teachers. Web. 20 Sept. 2010. <http://teachingamericanhistory.org/ratification/people/hamilton.html>.
"Population and Social Rank in Colonial America." History of the USA. Web. 20 Sept. 2010. <http://www.usahistory.info/colonial/population.html>.